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Ďúranová H, Kšiňan S, Kuželová L, Šimora V, Ďurišová Ľ, Olexíková L, Ernst D, Kolenčík M. Nanoparticle-plant interactions: Physico-chemical characteristics, application strategies, and transmission electron microscopy-based ultrastructural insights, with a focus on stereological research. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 363:142772. [PMID: 38971445 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2024] [Revised: 07/02/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024]
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Ensuring global food security is pressing among challenges like population growth, climate change, soil degradation, and diminishing resources. Meeting the rising food demand while reducing agriculture's environmental impact requires innovative solutions. Nanotechnology, with its potential to revolutionize agriculture, offers novel approaches to these challenges. However, potential risks and regulatory aspects of nanoparticle (NP) utilization in agriculture must be considered to maximize their benefits for human health and the environment. Understanding NP-plant cell interactions is crucial for assessing risks of NP exposure and developing strategies to control NP uptake by treated plants. Insights into NP uptake mechanisms, distribution patterns, subcellular accumulation, and induced alterations in cellular architecture can be effectively drawn using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). TEM allows direct visualization of NPs within plant tissues/cells and their influence on organelles and subcellular structures at high resolution. Moreover, integrating TEM with stereological principles, which has not been previously utilized in NP-plant cell interaction assessments, provides a novel and quantitative framework to assess these interactions. Design-based stereology enhances TEM capability by enabling precise and unbiased quantification of three-dimensional structures from two-dimensional images. This combined approach offers comprehensive data on NP distribution, accumulation, and effects on cellular morphology, providing deeper insights into NP impact on plant physiology and health. This report highlights the efficient use of TEM, enhanced by stereology, in investigating diverse NP-plant tissue/cell interactions. This methodology facilitates detailed visualization of NPs and offers robust quantitative analysis, advancing our understanding of NP behavior in plant systems and their potential implications for agricultural sustainability.
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- Hana Ďúranová
- AgroBioTech Research Centre, Slovak University of Agriculture, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 94976, Nitra, Slovakia.
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- AgroBioTech Research Centre, Slovak University of Agriculture, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia; Institute of Biotechnology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Slovak University of Agriculture, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia
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- AgroBioTech Research Centre, Slovak University of Agriculture, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 94976, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Farm Animal Genetics and Reproduction, NPPC, Research Institute for Animal Production in Nitra, Hlohovecká 2, 95141, Lužianky, Slovakia
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- Institute of Agronomic Sciences, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Institute of Agronomic Sciences, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia
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Wei L, Liu J, Jiang G. Nanoparticle-specific transformations dictate nanoparticle effects associated with plants and implications for nanotechnology use in agriculture. Nat Commun 2024; 15:7389. [PMID: 39191767 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-51741-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/15/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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Nanotechnology shows potential to promote sustainable and productive agriculture and address the growing population and food demand worldwide. However, the applications of nanotechnology are hindered by the lack of knowledge on nanoparticle (NP) transformations and the interactions between NPs and macromolecules within crops. In this Review, we discuss the beneficial and toxicity-relieving transformation products of NPs that provide agricultural benefits and the toxic and physiology-disturbing transformations that induce phytotoxicities. Based on knowledge related to the management of NP transformations and their long-term effects, we propose feasible design suggestions to attain nano-enabled efficient and sustainable agricultural applications.
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- Linfeng Wei
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing, 100085, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing, 100085, China.
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China.
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, P.O. Box 2871, Beijing, 100085, China
- College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- School of Environment, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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Yan X, White JC, He E, Peijnenburg WJGM, Zhang P, Qiu H. Temporal Dynamics of Copper-Based Nanopesticide Transfer and Subsequent Modulation of the Interplay Between Host and Microbiota Across Trophic Levels. ACS NANO 2024. [PMID: 39171664 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c06047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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During agricultural production, significant quantities of copper-based nanopesticides (CBNPs) may be released into terrestrial ecosystems through foliar spraying, thereby posing a potential risk of biological transmission via food chains. Consequently, we investigated the trophic transfer of two commonly available commercial CBNPs, Reap2000 (RP) and HolyCu (HC), in a plant-caterpillar terrestrial food chain and evaluated impacts on host microbiota. Upon foliar exposure (with 4 rounds of spraying, totaling 6.0 mg CBNPs per plant), leaf Cu accumulation levels were 726 ± 180 and 571 ± 121 mg kg-1 for RP and HC, respectively. HC exhibited less penetration through the cuticle compared to RP (RP: 55.5%; HC: 32.8%), possibly due to size exclusion limitations. While caterpillars accumulated higher amounts of RP, HC exhibited a slightly higher trophic transfer factor (TTF; RP: 0.69 ± 0.20; HC: 0.74 ± 0.17, p > 0.05) and was more likely to be transferred through the food chain. The application of RP promoted the dispersal of phyllosphere microbes and perturbed the original host intestinal microbiota, whereas the HC group was largely host-modulated (control: 65%; RP: 94%; HC: 34%). Integrating multiomics analyses and modeling approaches, we elucidated two pathways by which plants exert bottom-up control over caterpillar health. Beyond the direct transmission of phyllosphere microbes, the leaf microbiome recruited upon exposure to CBNPs further influenced the ingestion behavior and intestinal microbiota of caterpillars via altered leaf metabolites. Elevated Proteobacteria abundance benefited caterpillar growth with RP, while the reduction of Proteobacteria with HC increased the risk of lipid metabolism issues and gut disease. The recruited Bacteroidota in the RP phyllosphere proliferated more extensively into the caterpillar gut to enhance stress resistance. Overall, the gut microbes reshaped in RP caterpillars exerted a strong regulatory effect on host health. These findings expand our understanding of the dynamic transmission of host-microbiota interactions with foliar CBNPs exposure, and provide critical insight necessary to ensure the safety and sustainability of nanoenabled agricultural strategies.
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- Xuchen Yan
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven06511, Connecticut, United States
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- School of Geographic Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- Center for the Safety of Substances and Products, National Institute of Public Health and the Environment, Bilthoven 3720BA, The Netherlands
- Institute of Environmental Sciences, Leiden University, Leiden 2300RA, The Netherlands
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston B15 2TT, Birmingham, U.K
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Masood HA, Qi Y, Zahid MK, Li Z, Ahmad S, Lv JM, Shahid MS, Ali HE, Ondrasek G, Qi X. Recent advances in nano-enabled immunomodulation for enhancing plant resilience against phytopathogens. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1445786. [PMID: 39170781 PMCID: PMC11336869 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1445786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2024] [Accepted: 07/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Plant diseases caused by microbial pathogens pose a severe threat to global food security. Although genetic modifications can improve plant resistance; however, environmentally sustainable strategies are needed to manage plant diseases. Nano-enabled immunomodulation involves using engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) to modulate the innate immune system of plants and enhance their resilience against pathogens. This emerging approach provides unique opportunities through the ability of ENMs to act as nanocarriers for delivering immunomodulatory agents, nanoprobes for monitoring plant immunity, and nanoparticles (NPs) that directly interact with plant cells to trigger immune responses. Recent studies revealed that the application of ENMs as nanoscale agrochemicals can strengthen plant immunity against biotic stress by enhancing systemic resistance pathways, modulating antioxidant defense systems, activating defense-related genetic pathways and reshaping the plant-associated microbiomes. However, key challenges remain in unraveling the complex mechanisms through which ENMs influence plant molecular networks, assessing their long-term environmental impacts, developing biodegradable formulations, and optimizing targeted delivery methods. This review provides a comprehensive investigation of the latest research on nano-enabled immunomodulation strategies, potential mechanisms of action, and highlights future perspectives to overcome existing challenges for sustainable plant disease management.
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- Hafiza Ayesha Masood
- Xianghu Laboratory, Hangzhou, China
- MEU Research Unit, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan
- Department of Life Sciences, Western Caspian University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan
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- Department of Plant Sciences, College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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Yang L, Chen H, Du P, Miao X, Huang S, Cheng D, Xu H, Zhang Z. Inhibition mechanism of Rhizoctonia solani by pectin-coated iron metal-organic framework nanoparticles and evidence of an induced defense response in rice. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 474:134807. [PMID: 38850939 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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Nanocrop protectants have attracted much attention as sustainable platforms for controlling pests and diseases and improving crop nutrition. Here, we reported the fungicidal activity and disease inhibition potential of pectin-coated metal-iron organic framework nanoparticles (Fe-MOF-PT NPs) against rice stripe blight (RSB). An in vitro bacterial inhibition assay showed that Fe-MOF-PT NPs (80 mg/L) significantly inhibited mycelial growth and nucleus formation. The Fe-MOF-PT NPs adsorbed to the surface of mycelia and induced toxicity by disrupting cell membranes, mitochondria, and DNA. The results of a nontargeted metabolomics analysis showed that the metabolites of amino acids and their metabolites, heterocyclic compounds, fatty acids, and nucleotides and their metabolites were significantly downregulated after treatment with 80 mg/L NPs. The difference in metabolite abundance between the CK and Fe-MOF-PT NPs (80 mg/L) treatment groups was mainly related to nucleotide metabolism, pyrimidine metabolism, purine metabolism, fatty acid metabolism, and amino acid metabolism. The results of the greenhouse experiment showed that Fe-MOF-PT NPs improved rice resistance to R. solani by inhibiting mycelial invasion, enhancing antioxidant enzyme activities, activating the jasmonic acid signaling pathway, and enhancing photosynthesis. These findings indicate the great potential of Fe-MOF-PT NPs as a new RSB disease management strategy and provide new insights into plant fungal disease management.
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- Liupeng Yang
- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- Guangdong Biological Pesticide Engineering Technology Research Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- Guangdong Biological Pesticide Engineering Technology Research Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China.
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- National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China; Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou 510225, China.
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Ren Y, Wang G, Su Y, Li J, Zhang H, Ma G, Han J. Effect of CeO 2, TiO 2 and SiO 2 nanoparticles on the growth and quality of model medicinal plant Salvia miltiorrhiza by acting on soil microenvironment. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 280:116552. [PMID: 38850694 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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In this study, a six-month pot experiment was conducted to explore the effects of nanoparticles (NPs), including CeO2, TiO2 and SiO2 NPs at 200 and 800 mg/kg, on the growth and quality of model medicinal plant Salvia miltiorrhiza. A control group was implemented without the application of NPs. Results showed that NPs had no significant effect on root biomass. Treatment with 200 mg/kg of SiO2 NPs significantly increased the total tanshinone content by 44.07 %, while 200 mg/kg of CeO2 NPs were conducive to a 22.34 % increase in salvianolic acid B content. Exposure to CeO2 NPs induced a substantial rise in the MDA content in leaves (176.25 % and 329.15 % under low and high concentration exposure, respectively), resulting in pronounced oxidative stress. However, TiO2 and SiO2 NPs did not evoke a robust response from the antioxidant system. Besides, high doses of CeO2 NP-amended soil led to reduced nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium contents. Furthermore, the NP amendment disturbed the carbon and nitrogen metabolism in the plant rhizosphere and reshaped the rhizosphere microbial community structure. The application of CeO2 and TiO2 NPs promoted the accumulation of metabolites with antioxidant functions, such as D-altrose, trehalose, arachidonic acid and ergosterol. NPs displayed a notable suppressive effect on pathogenic fungi (Fusarium and Gibberella) in the rhizosphere, while enriching beneficial taxa with disease resistance, heavy metal antagonism and plant growth promotion ability (Lysobacter, Streptomycetaceae, Bacillaceae and Hannaella). Correlation analysis indicated the involvement of rhizosphere microorganisms in plant adaptation to NP amendments. NPs regulate plant growth and quality by altering soil properties, rhizosphere microbial community structure, and influencing plant and rhizosphere microbe metabolism. These findings were beneficial to deepening the understanding of the mechanism by which NPs affect medicinal plants.
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- Ying Ren
- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China.
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Umair Hassan M, Huang G, Haider FU, Khan TA, Noor MA, Luo F, Zhou Q, Yang B, Ul Haq MI, Iqbal MM. Application of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles to Mitigate Cadmium Toxicity: Mechanisms and Future Prospects. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 13:1706. [PMID: 38931138 PMCID: PMC11207998 DOI: 10.3390/plants13121706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Cadmium (Cd), as the most prevalent heavy metal contaminant poses serious risks to plants, humans, and the environment. The ubiquity of this toxic metal is continuously increasing due to the rapid discharge of industrial and mining effluents and the excessive use of chemical fertilizers. Nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as a novel strategy to alleviate Cd toxicity. Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) have become the most important NPs used to mitigate the toxicity of abiotic stresses and improve crop productivity. The plants quickly absorb Cd, which subsequently disrupts plant physiological and biochemical processes and increases the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which causes the oxidation of cellular structures and significant growth losses. Besides this, Cd toxicity also disrupts leaf osmotic pressure, nutrient uptake, membrane stability, chlorophyll synthesis, and enzyme activities, leading to a serious reduction in growth and biomass productivity. Though plants possess an excellent defense mechanism to counteract Cd toxicity, this is not enough to counter higher concentrations of Cd toxicity. Applying Zn-NPs has proven to have significant potential in mitigating the toxic effects of Cd. ZnO-NPs improve chlorophyll synthesis, photosynthetic efficiency, membrane stability, nutrient uptake, and gene expression, which can help to counter toxic effects of Cd stress. Additionally, ZnO-NPs also help to reduce Cd absorption and accumulation in plants, and the complex relationship between ZnO-NPs, osmolytes, hormones, and secondary metabolites plays an important role in Cd tolerance. Thus, this review concentrates on exploring the diverse mechanisms by which ZnO nanoparticles can alleviate Cd toxicity in plants. In the end, this review has identified various research gaps that need addressing to ensure the promising future of ZnO-NPs in mitigating Cd toxicity. The findings of this review contribute to gaining a deeper understanding of the role of ZnO-NPs in combating Cd toxicity to promote safer and sustainable crop production by remediating Cd-polluted soils. This also allows for the development of eco-friendly approaches to remediate Cd-polluted soils to improve soil fertility and environmental quality.
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- Muhammad Umair Hassan
- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (M.U.H.); (T.A.K.); (M.A.N.); (F.L.); (Q.Z.); (B.Y.)
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- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (M.U.H.); (T.A.K.); (M.A.N.); (F.L.); (Q.Z.); (B.Y.)
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- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (M.U.H.); (T.A.K.); (M.A.N.); (F.L.); (Q.Z.); (B.Y.)
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- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (M.U.H.); (T.A.K.); (M.A.N.); (F.L.); (Q.Z.); (B.Y.)
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- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (M.U.H.); (T.A.K.); (M.A.N.); (F.L.); (Q.Z.); (B.Y.)
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- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (M.U.H.); (T.A.K.); (M.A.N.); (F.L.); (Q.Z.); (B.Y.)
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- Research Center on Ecological Sciences, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; (M.U.H.); (T.A.K.); (M.A.N.); (F.L.); (Q.Z.); (B.Y.)
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- Agronomy (Forage Production) Section, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute, Faisalabad 38040, Pakistan;
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Hafeez R, Guo J, Ahmed T, Jiang H, Raza M, Shahid M, Ibrahim E, Wang Y, Wang J, Yan C, An Q, White JC, Li B. Bio-formulated chitosan nanoparticles enhance disease resistance against rice blast by physiomorphic, transcriptional, and microbiome modulation of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Carbohydr Polym 2024; 334:122023. [PMID: 38553222 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/03/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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Rice blast disease (RBD) caused by Magnaporthe oryzae, threaten food security by cutting agricultural output. Nano agrochemicals are now perceived as sustainable, cost-effective alternatives to traditional pesticides. This study investigated bioformulation of moringa chitosan nanoparticles (M-CsNPs) and their mechanisms for suppressing RBD while minimizing toxic effects on the microenvironment. M-CsNPs, sized 46 nm with semi-spherical morphology, significantly suppressed pathogen growth, integrity, and colonization at 200 mg L-1in vitro. Greenhouse tests with foliar exposure to the same concentration resulted in a substantial 77.7 % reduction in RBD, enhancing antioxidant enzyme activity and plant health. Furthermore, M-CsNPs improved photosynthesis, gas exchange, and the nutritional profile of diseased rice plants. RNA-seq analysis highlighted upregulated defense-related genes in treated rice plants. Metagenomic study showcased reshaping of the rice microbiome, reducing Magnaporthe abundance by 93.5 %. Both healthy and diseased rice plants showed increased microbial diversity, particularly favoring specific beneficial species Thiobacillus, Nitrospira, Nocardioides, and Sphingomicrobium in the rhizosphere and Azonexus, Agarivorans, and Bradyrhizobium in the phyllosphere. This comprehensive study unravels the diverse mechanisms by which M-CsNPs interact with plants and pathogens, curbing M. oryzae damage, promoting plant growth, and modulating the rice microbiome. It underscores the significant potential for effective plant disease management.
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- Rahila Hafeez
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Xianghu Laboratory, Hangzhou 311231, China; MEU Research Unit, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management on Crops in Northwestern Oasis, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Plant Protection, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Urumqi, Xinjiang 830091, China
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Institute of Plant Protection and Microbiology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Managing Biotic and Chemical Threats to the Quality and Safety of Agro-Products, Institute of Plant Protection and Microbiology, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, China.
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- Crop Institute, Ningbo Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ningbo 315040, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT, USA.
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Key Laboratory of Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects of Zhejiang Province, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Ijaz U, Zhao C, Shabala S, Zhou M. Molecular Basis of Plant-Pathogen Interactions in the Agricultural Context. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:421. [PMID: 38927301 PMCID: PMC11200688 DOI: 10.3390/biology13060421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Biotic stressors pose significant threats to crop yield, jeopardizing food security and resulting in losses of over USD 220 billion per year by the agriculture industry. Plants activate innate defense mechanisms upon pathogen perception and invasion. The plant immune response comprises numerous concerted steps, including the recognition of invading pathogens, signal transduction, and activation of defensive pathways. However, pathogens have evolved various structures to evade plant immunity. Given these facts, genetic improvements to plants are required for sustainable disease management to ensure global food security. Advanced genetic technologies have offered new opportunities to revolutionize and boost plant disease resistance against devastating pathogens. Furthermore, targeting susceptibility (S) genes, such as OsERF922 and BnWRKY70, through CRISPR methodologies offers novel avenues for disrupting the molecular compatibility of pathogens and for introducing durable resistance against them in plants. Here, we provide a critical overview of advances in understanding disease resistance mechanisms. The review also critically examines management strategies under challenging environmental conditions and R-gene-based plant genome-engineering systems intending to enhance plant responses against emerging pathogens. This work underscores the transformative potential of modern genetic engineering practices in revolutionizing plant health and crop disease management while emphasizing the importance of responsible application to ensure sustainable and resilient agricultural systems.
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- Usman Ijaz
- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia; (U.I.); (C.Z.)
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia; (U.I.); (C.Z.)
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- School of Biological Science, University of Western Australia, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia;
- International Research Centre for Environmental Membrane Biology, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania, Launceston, TAS 7250, Australia; (U.I.); (C.Z.)
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Yang CW, Xie G, Yuan L, Hu Y, Sheng GP. Harnessing Multiscale Physiochemical Interactions on Nanobiointerface for Enhanced Stress Resilience in Rice. ACS NANO 2024; 18:14617-14628. [PMID: 38759100 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c02620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Nanoagrochemicals present promising solutions for augmenting conventional agriculture, while insufficient utilization of nanobiointerfacial interactions hinders their field application. This work investigates the multiscale physiochemical interactions between nanoagrochemicals and rice (Oryza sativa L.) leaves and devises a strategy for elevating targeting efficiency of nanoagrochemicals and stress resilience of rice. We identified multiple deposition behaviors of nanoagrochemicals on hierarchically structured leaves and demonstrated the crucial role of leaf microarchitectures. A transition from the Cassie-Baxter to the Wenzel state significantly changed the deposition behavior from superlattice assembly, ring-shaped aggregation to uniform monolayer deposition. By fine-tuning the formulation properties, we achieved a 415.9-fold surge in retention efficiency, and enhanced the sustainability of nanoagrochemicals by minimizing loss during long-term application. This biointerface design significantly relieved the growth inhibition of Cd(II) pollutant on rice plants with a 95.2% increase in biomass after foliar application of SiO2 nanoagrochemicals. Our research elucidates the intricate interplay between leaf structural attributes, nanobiointerface design, and biological responses of plants, fostering field application of nanoagrochemicals.
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- Chuan-Wang Yang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Amsterdam Institute for Life and Environment, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam 1081 HV, The Netherlands
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Urban Pollutant Conversion, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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Zhang P, Jiang Y, Schwab F, Monikh FA, Grillo R, White JC, Guo Z, Lynch I. Strategies for Enhancing Plant Immunity and Resilience Using Nanomaterials for Sustainable Agriculture. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2024; 58:9051-9060. [PMID: 38742946 PMCID: PMC11137868 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.4c03522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Revised: 05/04/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Research on plant-nanomaterial interactions has greatly advanced over the past decade. One particularly fascinating discovery encompasses the immunomodulatory effects in plants. Due to the low doses needed and the comparatively low toxicity of many nanomaterials, nanoenabled immunomodulation is environmentally and economically promising for agriculture. It may reduce environmental costs associated with excessive use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, which can lead to soil and water pollution. Furthermore, nanoenabled strategies can enhance plant resilience against various biotic and abiotic stresses, contributing to the sustainability of agricultural ecosystems and the reduction of crop losses due to environmental factors. While nanoparticle immunomodulatory effects are relatively well-known in animals, they are still to be understood in plants. Here, we provide our perspective on the general components of the plant's immune system, including the signaling pathways, networks, and molecules of relevance for plant nanomodulation. We discuss the recent scientific progress in nanoenabled immunomodulation and nanopriming and lay out key avenues to use plant immunomodulation for agriculture. Reactive oxygen species (ROS), the mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade, and the calcium-dependent protein kinase (CDPK or CPK) pathway are of particular interest due to their interconnected function and significance in the response to biotic and abiotic stress. Additionally, we underscore that understanding the plant hormone salicylic acid is vital for nanoenabled applications to induce systemic acquired resistance. It is suggested that a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating environmental impact assessments and focusing on scalability, can expedite the realization of enhanced crop yields through nanotechnology while fostering a healthier environment.
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- Peng Zhang
- Department
of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department
of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
- Beijing
Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation,
College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100093, China
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- Adolphe
Merkle Institute, University of Fribourg, Chemin des Verdiers 4, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
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- Department
of Environmental and Biological Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu-Kuopio 80101, Finland
- Department
of Chemical Sciences, University of Padua, Via Marzolo 1, 35131 Padova, Italy
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- Department
of Physics and Chemistry, School of Engineering, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Ilha Solteira, SP 15385-000, Brazil
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- Department
of Analytical Chemistry, The Connecticut
Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Connecticut 06504, United States
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- School
of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K.
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- School
of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, U.K.
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Chen X, Jiang Y, Wang C, Yue L, Li X, Cao X, White JC, Wang Z, Xing B. Selenium Nanomaterials Enhance Sheath Blight Resistance and Nutritional Quality of Rice: Mechanisms of Action and Human Health Benefit. ACS NANO 2024; 18:13084-13097. [PMID: 38727520 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c01835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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In the current work, the foliar application of selenium nanomaterials (Se0 NMs) suppressed sheath blight in rice (Oryza sativa). The beneficial effects were nanoscale specific and concentration dependent. Specifically, foliar amendment of 5 mg/L Se0 NMs decreased the disease severity by 68.8% in Rhizoctonia solani-infected rice; this level of control was 1.57- and 2.20-fold greater than that of the Se ions with equivalent Se mass and a commercially available pesticide (Thifluzamide). Mechanistically, (1) the controlled release ability of Se0 NMs enabled a wider safe concentration range and greater bioavailability to Se0 NMs, and (2) transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses demonstrated that Se0 NMs simultaneously promoted the salicylic acid- and jasmonic-acid-dependent acquired disease resistance pathways, antioxidative system, and flavonoid biosynthesis. Additionally, Se0 NMs improved rice yield by 31.1%, increased the nutritional quality by 6.4-7.2%, enhanced organic Se content by 44.8%, and decreased arsenic and cadmium contents by 38.7 and 42.1%, respectively, in grains as compared with infected controls. Human simulated gastrointestinal tract model results showed that the application of Se0 NMs enhanced the bioaccessibility of Se in grains by 22.0% and decreased the bioaccessibility of As and Cd in grains by 20.3 and 13.4%, respectively. These findings demonstrate that Se0 NMs can serve as an effective and sustainable strategy to increase food quality and security.
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- Xiaofei Chen
- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution control, and School of Environment and Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution control, and School of Environment and Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution control, and School of Environment and Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution control, and School of Environment and Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution control, and School of Environment and Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution control, and School of Environment and Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven Connecticut 06511, United States
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution control, and School of Environment and Ecology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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Wang P, Zhang H, Hu X, Xu L, An X, Jin T, Ma R, Li Z, Chen S, Du S, Wei G, Chen C. Comparing the Potential of Silicon Nanoparticles and Conventional Silicon for Salinity Stress Alleviation in Soybean ( Glycine max L.): Growth and Physiological Traits and Rhizosphere/Endophytic Bacterial Communities. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:10781-10793. [PMID: 38709780 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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In this study, 20-day-old soybean plants were watered with 100 mL of 100 mM NaCl solution and sprayed with silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) or potassium silicate every 3 days over 15 days, with a final dosage of 12 mg of SiO2 per plant. We assessed the alterations in the plant's growth and physiological traits, and the responses of bacterial microbiome within the leaf endosphere, rhizosphere, and root endosphere. The result showed that the type of silicon did not significantly impact most of the plant parameters. However, the bacterial communities within the leaf and root endospheres had a stronger response to SiO2 NPs treatment, showing enrichment of 24 and 13 microbial taxa, respectively, compared with the silicate treatment, which led to the enrichment of 9 and 8 taxonomic taxa, respectively. The rhizosphere bacterial communities were less sensitive to SiO2 NPs, enriching only 2 microbial clades, compared to the 8 clades enriched by silicate treatment. Furthermore, SiO2 NPs treatment enriched beneficial genera, such as Pseudomonas, Bacillus, and Variovorax in the leaf and root endosphere, likely enhancing plant growth and salinity stress resistance. These findings highlight the potential of SiO2 NPs for foliar application in sustainable farming by enhancing plant-microbe interactions to improve salinity tolerance.
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- Pan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Natural Resources and Environment, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Agrobiotechnology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- National Agro-Tech Extension and Service Center, Beijing 100125, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Resistance and High-Efficiency Production, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Agricultural and Environmental Microbiology, College of Life Sciences, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, Shaanxi, China
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Richtmann L, Opel T, Maier M, Langhof N, Clemens S. Establishment of a system to analyze effects of airborne ultra-fine particulate matter from brake wear on plants under realistic exposure conditions. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 469:134084. [PMID: 38518700 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.134084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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Research on airborne ultrafine particles (UFP) is driven by an increasing awareness of their potential effects on human health and on ecosystems. Brake wear is an important UFP source releasing largely metallic and potentially hazardous emissions. UFP uptake into plant tissues could mediate entry into food webs. Still, the effects of these particles on plants have barely been studied, especially in a realistic setting with aerial exposure. In this study, we established a system designed to mimic airborne exposure to ultrafine brake dust particles and performed experiments with the model species Arabidopsis thaliana. Using advanced analytical methods, we characterized the conditions in our exposure experiments. A comparison with data we obtained on UFP release at different outdoor stations showed that our controlled exposures are within the same order of magnitude regarding UFP deposition on plants at a traffic-heavy site. In order to assess the physiological implications of exposure to brake derived-particles we generated transcriptomic data with RNA sequencing. The UFP treatment led to diverse changes in gene expression, including the deregulation of genes involved in Fe and Cu homeostasis. This suggests a major contribution of metallic UFPs to the elicitation of physiological responses by brake wear derived emissions.
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- Ludwig Richtmann
- Plant Physiology, University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany
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- Ceramic Materials Engineering, University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany
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- Bavarian State Office for the Environment, 86179 Augsburg
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- Ceramic Materials Engineering, University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany
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- Plant Physiology, University of Bayreuth, 95447 Bayreuth, Germany.
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Cui Y, Wang K, Zhang C. Carbon Nanomaterials for Plant Priming through Mechanostimulation: Emphasizing the Role of Shape. ACS NANO 2024; 18:10829-10839. [PMID: 38607639 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c00557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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The use of nanomaterials to improve plant immunity for sustainable agriculture is gaining increasing attention; yet, the mechanisms involved remain unclear. In contrast to metal-based counterparts, carbon-based nanomaterials do not release components. Determining how these carbon-based nanomaterials strengthen the resistance of plants to diseases is essential as well as whether shape influences this process. Our study compared single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) and graphene oxide (GO) infiltration against the phytopathogen Pseudomonas syringae pv tomato DC3000. Compared with plants treated with GO, plants primed with SWNTs showed a 29% improvement in the pathogen resistance. Upon nanopriming, the plant displayed wound signaling with transcriptional regulation similar to that observed under brushing-induced mechanostimulation. Compared with GO, SWNTs penetrated more greatly into the leaf and improved transport, resulting in a heightened wound response; this effect resulted from the tubular structure of SWNTs, which differed from the planar form of GO. The shape effect was further demonstrated by wrapping SWNTs with bovine serum albumin, which masked the sharp edges of SWNTs and resulted in a significant decrease in the overall plant wound response. Finally, we clarified how the local wound response led to systemic immunity through increased calcium ion signaling in distant plant areas, which increased the antimicrobial efficacy. In summary, our systematic investigation established connections among carbon nanomaterial priming, mechanostimulation, and wound response, revealing recognition patterns in plant immunity. These findings promise to advance nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture by strengthening plant defenses, enhancing resilience, and reducing reliance on traditional chemicals.
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- Yueting Cui
- School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, 19 Xinjiekouwai Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, 19 Xinjiekouwai Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100875, China
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- School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, 19 Xinjiekouwai Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100875, China
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Stałanowska K, Szablińska-Piernik J, Pszczółkowska A, Railean V, Wasicki M, Pomastowski P, Lahuta LB, Okorski A. Antifungal Properties of Bio-AgNPs against D. pinodes and F. avenaceum Infection of Pea ( Pisum sativum L.) Seedlings. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4525. [PMID: 38674112 PMCID: PMC11050071 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Ascochyta blight and Fusarium root rot are the most serious fungal diseases of pea, caused by D. pinodes and F. avenaceum, respectively. Due to the lack of fully resistant cultivars, we proposed the use of biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles (bio-AgNPs) as a novel protecting agent. In this study, we evaluated the antifungal properties and effectiveness of bio-AgNPs, in in vitro (poisoned food technique; resazurin assay) and in vivo (seedlings infection) experiments, against D. pinodes and F. avenaceum. Moreover, the effects of diseases on changes in the seedlings' metabolic profiles were analyzed. The MIC for spores of both fungi was 125 mg/L, and bio-AgNPs at 200 mg/L most effectively inhibited the mycelium growth of D. pinodes and F. avenaceum (by 45 and 26%, respectively, measured on the 14th day of incubation). The treatment of seedlings with bio-AgNPs or fungicides before inoculation prevented the development of infection. Bio-AgNPs at concentrations of 200 mg/L for D. pinodes and 100 mg/L for F. avenaceum effectively inhibited infections' spread. The comparison of changes in polar metabolites' profiles revealed disturbances in carbon and nitrogen metabolism in pea seedlings by both pathogenic fungi. The involvement of bio-AgNPs in the mobilization of plant metabolism in response to fungal infection is also discussed.
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- Karolina Stałanowska
- Department of Plant Physiology, Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 1A, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (K.S.); (L.B.L.)
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- Department of Botany and Evolutionary Ecology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Pl. Łódzki 1, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland;
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- Department of Entomology, Phytopathology and Molecular Diagnostics, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Pl. Łódzki 5, 10-727 Olsztyn, Poland;
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- Department of Infectious, Invasive Diseases and Veterinary Administration, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Toruń, Poland;
- Centre for Modern Interdisciplinary Technologies, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Wileńska 4, 87-100 Toruń, Poland; (M.W.); (P.P.)
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- Centre for Modern Interdisciplinary Technologies, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Wileńska 4, 87-100 Toruń, Poland; (M.W.); (P.P.)
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- Centre for Modern Interdisciplinary Technologies, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Wileńska 4, 87-100 Toruń, Poland; (M.W.); (P.P.)
- Department of Inorganic and Coordination Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Gagarina 7, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Oczapowskiego 1A, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland; (K.S.); (L.B.L.)
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- Department of Entomology, Phytopathology and Molecular Diagnostics, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Pl. Łódzki 5, 10-727 Olsztyn, Poland;
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Ding C, Zhang Y, Chen C, Wang J, Qin M, Gu Y, Zhang S, Wang L, Luo Y. Hollow Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles as a New Nanoscale Resistance Inducer for Fusarium Wilt Control: Size Effects and Mechanism of Action. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4514. [PMID: 38674099 PMCID: PMC11050273 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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In agriculture, soil-borne fungal pathogens, especially Fusarium oxysporum strains, are posing a serious threat to efforts to achieve global food security. In the search for safer agrochemicals, silica nanoparticles (SiO2NPs) have recently been proposed as a new tool to alleviate pathogen damage including Fusarium wilt. Hollow mesoporous silica nanoparticles (HMSNs), a unique class of SiO2NPs, have been widely accepted as desirable carriers for pesticides. However, their roles in enhancing disease resistance in plants and the specific mechanism remain unknown. In this study, three sizes of HMSNs (19, 96, and 406 nm as HMSNs-19, HMSNs-96, and HMSNs-406, respectively) were synthesized and characterized to determine their effects on seed germination, seedling growth, and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. phaseoli (FOP) suppression. The three HMSNs exhibited no side effects on cowpea seed germination and seedling growth at concentrations ranging from 100 to 1500 mg/L. The inhibitory effects of the three HMSNs on FOP mycelial growth were very weak, showing inhibition ratios of less than 20% even at 2000 mg/L. Foliar application of HMSNs, however, was demonstrated to reduce the FOP severity in cowpea roots in a size- and concentration-dependent manner. The three HMSNs at a low concentration of 100 mg/L, as well as HMSNs-19 at a high concentration of 1000 mg/L, were observed to have little effect on alleviating the disease incidence. HMSNs-406 were most effective at a concentration of 1000 mg/L, showing an up to 40.00% decline in the disease severity with significant growth-promoting effects on cowpea plants. Moreover, foliar application of HMSNs-406 (1000 mg/L) increased the salicylic acid (SA) content in cowpea roots by 4.3-fold, as well as the expression levels of SA marker genes of PR-1 (by 1.97-fold) and PR-5 (by 9.38-fold), and its receptor gene of NPR-1 (by 1.62-fold), as compared with the FOP infected control plants. Meanwhile, another resistance-related gene of PAL was also upregulated by 8.54-fold. Three defense-responsive enzymes of POD, PAL, and PPO were also involved in the HMSNs-enhanced disease resistance in cowpea roots, with varying degrees of reduction in activity. These results provide substantial evidence that HMSNs exert their Fusarium wilt suppression in cowpea plants by activating SA-dependent SAR (systemic acquired resistance) responses rather than directly suppressing FOP growth. Overall, for the first time, our results indicate a new role of HMSNs as a potent resistance inducer to serve as a low-cost, highly efficient, safe and sustainable alternative for plant disease protection.
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- School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (C.D.); (Y.Z.); (C.C.); (J.W.); (M.Q.); (Y.G.); (L.W.)
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- School of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, China; (C.D.); (Y.Z.); (C.C.); (J.W.); (M.Q.); (Y.G.); (L.W.)
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Blaeske V, Schumann-Muck FM, Hamedy A, Braun PG, Koethe M. Influence of a nanoscale coating on plucking fingers and stainless steel on attachment and detachment of Salmonella Enteritidis, Escherichia coli and Campylobacter jejuni. Folia Microbiol (Praha) 2024:10.1007/s12223-024-01162-3. [PMID: 38592347 DOI: 10.1007/s12223-024-01162-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Gastroenteritis caused by Campylobacter represents the most common reported foodborne bacterial illness worldwide, followed by salmonellosis. Both diseases are often caused by the consumption of contaminated, insufficiently heated poultry meat. This can result from contamination of the meat during the slaughtering processes. Food contact surfaces like stainless steel or plucking fingers contribute significantly to cross-contamination of poultry carcasses. Modification of these surfaces could lead to a reduction of the bacterial burden, as already proven by successful application in various food industry sectors, such as packaging.In this study, nanoscale silica-coated and uncoated stainless-steel surfaces and plucking fingers were compared on a pilot scale regarding attachment and detachment of Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella Enteritidis and Escherichia coli.The bacteria did not adhere less to the coated plucking fingers or stainless-steel sections than to the uncoated ones. The coating also did not lead to a significant difference in detachment of Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella Enteritidis and Escherichia coli from the investigated surfaces compared to the uncoated ones.Our study did not reveal any differences between the coated and uncoated surfaces with regard to the investigated bacteria. In order to achieve a better adaptation of the coating to slaughterhouse conditions, future studies should focus on its further development based on the investigation of specific coating parameters.
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- Victoria Blaeske
- Institute of Food Hygiene, Leipzig University, An den Tierkliniken 1, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Food Hygiene, Leipzig University, An den Tierkliniken 1, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Food Hygiene, Leipzig University, An den Tierkliniken 1, 04103, Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Food Hygiene, Leipzig University, An den Tierkliniken 1, 04103, Leipzig, Germany.
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Mukarram M, Ahmad B, Choudhary S, Konôpková AS, Kurjak D, Khan MMA, Lux A. Silicon nanoparticles vs trace elements toxicity: Modus operandi and its omics bases. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1377964. [PMID: 38633451 PMCID: PMC11021597 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1377964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Phytotoxicity of trace elements (commonly misunderstood as 'heavy metals') includes impairment of functional groups of enzymes, photo-assembly, redox homeostasis, and nutrient status in higher plants. Silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) can ameliorate trace element toxicity. We discuss SiNPs response against several essential (such as Cu, Ni, Mn, Mo, and Zn) and non-essential (including Cd, Pb, Hg, Al, Cr, Sb, Se, and As) trace elements. SiNPs hinder root uptake and transport of trace elements as the first line of defence. SiNPs charge plant antioxidant defence against trace elements-induced oxidative stress. The enrolment of SiNPs in gene expressions was also noticed on many occasions. These genes are associated with several anatomical and physiological phenomena, such as cell wall composition, photosynthesis, and metal uptake and transport. On this note, we dedicate the later sections of this review to support an enhanced understanding of SiNPs influence on the metabolomic, proteomic, and genomic profile of plants under trace elements toxicity.
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- Mohammad Mukarram
- Food and Plant Biology Group, Department of Plant Biology, School of Agriculture, Universidad de la Republica, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Department of Phytology, Faculty of Forestry, Technical University in Zvolen, Zvolen, Slovakia
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- Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Government Degree College for Women, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Advance Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Integrated Forest and Landscape Protection, Faculty of Forestry, Technical University in Zvolen, Zvolen, Slovakia
- Institute of Forest Ecology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Zvolen, Slovakia
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- Department of Integrated Forest and Landscape Protection, Faculty of Forestry, Technical University in Zvolen, Zvolen, Slovakia
- Institute of Forest Ecology, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Zvolen, Slovakia
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- Advance Plant Physiology Section, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University in Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
- Institute of Chemistry, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia
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Yan G, Huang Q, Zhao S, Xu Y, He Y, Nikolic M, Nikolic N, Liang Y, Zhu Z. Silicon nanoparticles in sustainable agriculture: synthesis, absorption, and plant stress alleviation. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 15:1393458. [PMID: 38606077 PMCID: PMC11006995 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2024.1393458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Silicon (Si) is a widely recognized beneficial element in plants. With the emergence of nanotechnology in agriculture, silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) demonstrate promising applicability in sustainable agriculture. Particularly, the application of SiNPs has proven to be a high-efficiency and cost-effective strategy for protecting plant against various biotic and abiotic stresses such as insect pests, pathogen diseases, metal stress, drought stress, and salt stress. To date, rapid progress has been made in unveiling the multiple functions and related mechanisms of SiNPs in promoting the sustainability of agricultural production in the recent decade, while a comprehensive summary is still lacking. Here, the review provides an up-to-date overview of the synthesis, uptake and translocation, and application of SiNPs in alleviating stresses aiming for the reasonable usage of SiNPs in nano-enabled agriculture. The major points are listed as following: (1) SiNPs can be synthesized by using physical, chemical, and biological (green synthesis) approaches, while green synthesis using agricultural wastes as raw materials is more suitable for large-scale production and recycling agriculture. (2) The uptake and translocation of SiNPs in plants differs significantly from that of Si, which is determined by plant factors and the properties of SiNPs. (3) Under stressful conditions, SiNPs can regulate plant stress acclimation at morphological, physiological, and molecular levels as growth stimulator; as well as deliver pesticides and plant growth regulating chemicals as nanocarrier, thereby enhancing plant growth and yield. (4) Several key issues deserve further investigation including effective approaches of SiNPs synthesis and modification, molecular basis of SiNPs-induced plant stress resistance, and systematic effects of SiNPs on agricultural ecosystem.
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- Guochao Yan
- College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
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- Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Institute for Multidisciplinary Research, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Environment Remediation and Ecological Health, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University, Hangzhou, China
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Liao J, Yuan Z, Wang X, Chen T, Qian K, Cui Y, Rong A, Zheng C, Liu Y, Wang D, Pan L. Magnesium oxide nanoparticles reduce clubroot by regulating plant defense response and rhizosphere microbial community of tumorous stem mustard ( Brassica juncea var. tumida). Front Microbiol 2024; 15:1370427. [PMID: 38572228 PMCID: PMC10989686 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1370427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024] Open
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Clubroot, caused by Plasmodiophora brassicae, is a major disease that significantly impairs the yield of cruciferous crops and causes significant economic losses across the globe. The prevention of clubroot, especially in tumorous stem mustard (without resistant varieties), are is limited and primarily relies on fungicides. Engineered nanoparticles have opened up new avenues for the management of plant diseases, but there is no report on their application in the prevention of clubroot. The results showed that the control efficacy of 500 mg/L MgO NPs against clubroot was 54.92%. However, when the concentration was increased to 1,500 and 2,500 mg/L, there was no significant change in the control effect. Compared with CK, the average fresh and dry weight of the aerial part of plants treated with MgO NPs increased by 392.83 and 240.81%, respectively. Compared with the F1000 treatment, increases were observed in the content of soil available phosphorus (+16.72%), potassium (+9.82%), exchangeable magnesium (+24.20%), and water-soluble magnesium (+20.64%) in the 1,500 mg/L MgO NPs treatment. The enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay (ELISA) results showed that the application of MgO NPs significantly increased soil peroxidase (POD, +52.69%), alkaline protease (AP, +41.21%), alkaline phosphatase (ALP, +79.26%), urease (+52.69%), and sucrase (+56.88%) activities; And also increased plant L-phenylalanine ammonla-lyase (PAL, +70.49%), polyphenol oxidase (PPO, +36.77%), POD (+38.30%), guaiacol peroxidase (POX, +55.46%) activities and salicylic acid (SA, +59.86%) content. However, soil and plant catalase (CAT, -27.22 and - 19.89%, respectively), and plant super oxidase dismutase (SOD, -36.33%) activities were significantly decreased after the application of MgO NPs. The metagenomic sequencing analysis showed that the MgO NPs treatments significantly improved the α-diversity of the rhizosphere soil microbial community. The relative abundance of beneficial bacteria genera in the rhizosphere soil, including Pseudomonas, Sphingopyxis, Acidovorax, Variovorax, and Bosea, was significantly increased. Soil metabolic functions, such as oxidative phosphorylation (ko00190), carbon fixation pathways in prokaryotes (ko00720), indole alkaloid biosynthesis (ko00901), and biosynthesis of various antibiotics (ko00998) were significantly enriched. These results suggested that MgO NPs might control clubroot by promoting the transformation and utilization of soil nutrients, stimulating plant defense responses, and enriching soil beneficial bacteria.
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- Jingjing Liao
- School of Advanced Agriculture and Bioengineering, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Advanced Agriculture and Bioengineering, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Advanced Agriculture and Bioengineering, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Advanced Agriculture and Bioengineering, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Advanced Agriculture and Bioengineering, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Advanced Agriculture and Bioengineering, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Advanced Agriculture and Bioengineering, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Advanced Agriculture and Bioengineering, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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- School of Advanced Agriculture and Bioengineering, Yangtze Normal University, Chongqing, China
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Deng Q, Huang S, Liu H, Lu Q, Du P, Li H, Li S, Liu H, Wang R, Huang L, Sun D, Wu Y, Chen X, Hong Y. Silica nanoparticles conferring resistance to bacterial wilt in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.). THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 915:170112. [PMID: 38232827 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Peanut bacterial wilt (PBW) caused by the pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum severely affects the growth and yield potential of peanut crop. In this study, we synthesized silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs), a prospective efficient management approach to control PBW, and conducted a hydroponic experiment to investigate the effects of different SiO2 NPs treatments (i.e., 0, 100, and 500 mg L-1 as NP0, NP100, and NP500, respectively) on promoting plant growth and resistance to R. solanacearum. Results indicated that the disease indices of NP100 and NP500 decreased by 51.5 % and 55.4 % as compared with NP0 under R. solanacearum inoculation, respectively, while the fresh and dry weights and shoot length of NP100 and NP500 increased by 7.62-42.05 %, 9.45-32.06 %, and 2.37-17.83 %, respectively. Furthermore, SiO2 NPs induced an improvement in physio-biochemical enzymes (superoxide dismutase, peroxidase, catalase, ascorbate peroxidase, and lipoxygenase) which eliminated the excess production of hydrogen peroxide, superoxide anions, and malondialdehyde to alleviate PBW stress. Notably, the targeted metabolomic analysis indicated that SiO2 NPs enhanced salicylic acid (SA) contents, which involved the induction of systemic acquired resistance (SAR). Moreover, the transcriptomic analysis revealed that SiO2 NPs modulated the expression of multiple transcription factors (TFs) involved in the hormone pathway, such as AHLs, and the identification of hormone pathways related to plant defense responses, such as the SA pathway, which activated SA-dependent defense mechanisms. Meanwhile, the up-regulated expression of the SA-metabolism gene, salicylate carboxymethyltransferase (SAMT), initiated SAR to promote PBW resistance. Overall, our findings revealed that SiO2 NPs, functioning as a plant elicitor, could effectively modulate physiological enzyme activities and enhance SA contents through the regulation of SA-metabolism genes to confer the PBW resistance in peanuts, which highlighted the potential of SiO2 NPs for sustainable agricultural practices.
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- Quanqing Deng
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, South China Peanut Sub-Center of National Center of Oilseed Crops Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China
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- Institute of Quality Standard and Monitoring Technology for Agro-Products of Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, South China Peanut Sub-Center of National Center of Oilseed Crops Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, South China Peanut Sub-Center of National Center of Oilseed Crops Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, South China Peanut Sub-Center of National Center of Oilseed Crops Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, South China Peanut Sub-Center of National Center of Oilseed Crops Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, South China Peanut Sub-Center of National Center of Oilseed Crops Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, South China Peanut Sub-Center of National Center of Oilseed Crops Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, South China Peanut Sub-Center of National Center of Oilseed Crops Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, South China Peanut Sub-Center of National Center of Oilseed Crops Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China
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- Institute of Plant Protection, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Institute of Grain and Oil Crops, Meizhou Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Meizhou 514071, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, South China Peanut Sub-Center of National Center of Oilseed Crops Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China..
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, South China Peanut Sub-Center of National Center of Oilseed Crops Improvement, Crops Research Institute, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province 510640, China..
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Mukherjee S, Roy S, Arnao MB. Nanovehicles for melatonin: a new journey for agriculture. TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 29:232-248. [PMID: 38123438 DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2023.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The important role of melatonin in plant growth and metabolism together with recent advances in the potential use of nanomaterials have opened up interesting applications in agriculture. Various nanovehicles have been explored as melatonin carriers in animals, and it is now important to explore their application in plants. Recent findings have substantiated the use of silicon and chitosan nanoparticles (NPs) in targeting melatonin to plant tissues. Although melatonin is an amphipathic molecule, nanocarriers can accelerate its uptake and transport to various plant organs, thereby relieving stress and improving plant shelf-life in the post-harvest stages. We review the scope and biosafety concerns of various nanomaterials to devise novel methods for melatonin application in crops and post-harvest products.
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- Soumya Mukherjee
- Department of Botany, Jangipur College, West Bengal 742213, India
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- Department for Cell and Molecular Medicine, University of California, San Diego, CA 92093, USA
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- Phytohormones and Plant Development Laboratory, Department of Plant Biology (Plant Physiology), University of Murcia, 30100 Murcia, Spain.
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Zhu F, Wang XW, Chen H, Wen J. Chiral nanopesticides: the invincible opponent of plant viruses. TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 29:120-122. [PMID: 37993373 DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2023.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Viral diseases of plants are exceptionally difficult to control in agriculture production. Recently, Gao et al. discovered that engineered site-selective nanoparticles (NPs), incorporating metal ion-based proteolytic activity and nanoscale chirality, can be used as potent, nontoxic, and environmentally friendly antiviral agents to kill plant viruses.
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- Feng Zhu
- College of Plant Protection, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, Joint International Research Laboratory of Agriculture and Agri-Product Safety, the Ministry of Education of China, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, China
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- School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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- Institute for Agricultural Biosciences, Oklahoma State University, Ardmore, OK 73401, USA.
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Muthuramalingam R, Barroso K, Milagres J, Tedardi V, Franco de Oliveira F, Takeshita V, Karmous I, El-Tanbouly R, da Silva W. Tiny but Mighty: Nanoscale Materials in Plant Disease Management. PLANT DISEASE 2024; 108:241-255. [PMID: 37408118 DOI: 10.1094/pdis-05-23-0970-fe] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Nanoscale materials are promising tools for managing plant diseases and are becoming important players in the current agritech revolution. However, adopting modern methodologies requires a broad understanding of their effectiveness in solving target problems and their effects on the environment and food chain. Furthermore, it is paramount that such technologies are mechanistically and economically feasible for growers to adopt in order to be sustainable in the long run. This Feature Article summarizes the latest findings on the role of nanoscale materials in managing agricultural plant pathogens. Herein, we discussed the benefits and limitations of using nanoscale materials in plant disease management and their potential impacts on the environment and global food security.
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- Raja Muthuramalingam
- Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, U.S.A
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, U.S.A
- Department of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, U.S.A
- Department of Plant Pathology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, U.S.A
- Department of Plant Pathology, Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras, MG, Brazil
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, U.S.A
- Department of Plant Pathology and Nematology, E.S.A. "Luiz de Queiroz", Universidade de São Paulo, Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, U.S.A
- Center of Nuclear Energy in Agriculture, Universidade de São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, U.S.A
- The Higher Institute of Applied Biology of Medenine (ISBAM), Tunisia
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, U.S.A
- Department of Floriculture, Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Egypt
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Ecology, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, U.S.A
- Department of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Universidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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Asgher M, Rehaman A, Nazar Ul Islam S, Khan NA. Multifaceted roles of silicon nano particles in heavy metals-stressed plants. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 341:122886. [PMID: 37952923 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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Heavy metal (HM) contamination has emerged as one of the most damaging abiotic stress factors due to their prominent release into the environment through industrialization and urbanization worldwide. The increase in HMs concentration in soil and the environment has invited attention of researchers/environmentalists to minimize its' impact by practicing different techniques such as application of phytohormones, gaseous molecules, metalloids, and essential nutrients etc. Silicon (Si) although not considered as the essential nutrient, has received more attention in the last few decades due to its involvement in the amelioration of wide range of abiotic stress factors. Silicon is the second most abundant element after oxygen on earth, but is relatively lesser available for plants as it is taken up in the form of mono-silicic acid, Si(OH)4. The scattered information on the influence of Si on plant development and abiotic stress adaptation has been published. Moreover, the use of nanoparticles for maintenance of plant functions under limited environmental conditions has gained momentum. The current review, therefore, summarizes the updated information on Si nanoparticles (SiNPs) synthesis, characterization, uptake and transport mechanism, and their effect on plant growth and development, physiological and biochemical processes and molecular mechanisms. The regulatory connect between SiNPs and phytohormones signaling in counteracting the negative impacts of HMs stress has also been discussed.
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- Mohd Asgher
- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, 185234, India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, 185234, India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Rajouri, 185234, India
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- Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, India.
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Gul M, Khan RS, Islam ZU, Khan S, Shumaila A, Umar S, Khan S, Brekhna, Zahoor M, Ditta A. Nanoparticles in plant resistance against bacterial pathogens: current status and future prospects. Mol Biol Rep 2024; 51:92. [PMID: 38194006 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-08914-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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Nanoparticles (NPs) serve immense roles in various fields of science. They have vastly upgraded conventional methods in the fields of agriculture and food sciences to eliminate growing threats of crop damage and disease, caused by various phytopathogens including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and some insects. Bacterial diseases resulted in mass damage of crops by adopting antibacterial resistance, which has proved to be a major threat leading to food scarcity. Therefore, numerous NPs with antibacterial potentials have been formulated to overcome the problem of antibiotic resistance alongside an increase in crop yield and boosting plant immunity. NPs synthesized through green synthesis techniques have proved to be more effective and environment-friendly than those synthesized via chemical methods. NPs exhibit great roles in plants ranging from enhanced crop yield to disease suppression, to targeted drug and pesticide deliveries inside the plants and acting as biosensors for pathogen detection. NPs serves major roles in disruption of cellular membranes, ROS production, altering of DNA and protein entities and changing energy transductions. This review focuses on the antibacterial effect of NPs on several plant bacterial pathogens, mostly, against Pseudomonas syringe, Ralstonia solanacearum, Xanthomonas axonopodis, Clavibacter michiganensisand Pantoea ananatis both in vivo and ex vivo, thereby minimizing their antibacterial resistance and enhancing the plants acquired immunity. Therefore, NPs present a safer and more reliable bactericidal activity against various disease-causing bacteria in plants.
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- Maria Gul
- Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Physics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Malakand, Chakdara, 18800, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Upper Dir, 18000, Sheringal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, WA, 6009, Australia
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Gao X, Kundu A, Persson DP, Szameitat A, Minutello F, Husted S, Ghoshal S. Application of ZnO Nanoparticles Encapsulated in Mesoporous Silica on the Abaxial Side of a Solanum lycopersicum Leaf Enhances Zn Uptake and Translocation via the Phloem. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 2023; 57:21704-21714. [PMID: 38079531 PMCID: PMC10753877 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c06424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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Foliar application of nutrient nanoparticles (NPs) is a promising strategy for improving fertilization efficiency in agriculture. Phloem translocation of NPs from leaves is required for efficient fertilization but is currently considered to be feasible only for NPs smaller than a cell wall pore size exclusion limit of <20 nm. Using mass spectrometry imaging, we provide here the first direct evidence for phloem localization and translocation of a larger (∼70 nm) fertilizer NP comprised of ZnO encapsulated in mesoporous SiO2 (ZnO@MSN) following foliar deposition. The Si content in the phloem tissue of the petiole connected to the dosed leaf was ∼10 times higher than in the xylem tissue, and ∼100 times higher than the phloem tissue of an untreated tomato plant petiole. Direct evidence of NPs in individual phloem cells has only previously been shown for smaller NPs introduced invasively in the plant. Furthermore, we show that uptake and translocation of the NPs can be enhanced by their application on the abaxial (lower) side of the leaf. Applying ZnO@MSN to the abaxial side of a single leaf resulted in a 56% higher uptake of Zn as well as higher translocation to the younger (upper) leaves and to the roots, than dosing the adaxial (top) side of a leaf. The higher abaxial uptake of NPs is in alignment with the higher stomatal density and lower density of mesophyll tissues on that side and has not been demonstrated before.
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- Xiaoyu Gao
- Department
of Civil Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C3, Canada
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- Department
of Civil Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C3, Canada
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- Department
of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University
of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg 1871, Denmark
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- Department
of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University
of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg 1871, Denmark
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- Department
of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University
of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg 1871, Denmark
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- Department
of Plant and Environmental Sciences, University
of Copenhagen, Frederiksberg 1871, Denmark
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- Department
of Civil Engineering, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0C3, Canada
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Gao T, Zhang B, Wu Z, Zhang Q, Shi X, Zhou C, Liu X, Liu P, Liu X. Fabrication of ROS-responsive nanoparticles by modifying the interior pore-wall of mesoporous silica for smart delivery of azoxystrobin. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:11496-11504. [PMID: 37990572 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb01954c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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The suboptimal efficiency in pesticide utilization may elevate residues, posing safety risks to human food and non-target organisms. To address this challenge, delivery systems, such as pathogen infection stimuli-responsive carriers, can be employed to augment the efficiency of fungicide utilization. The bursting of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a common defense response of host plants to pathogenic infections. In this study, ROS-responsive mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSN) modified with phenyl sulfide (PHS) as azoxystrobin (AZOX) carrier (MSN-PHS-AZOX) were fabricated. Results demonstrated that MSN-PHS-AZOX exhibited fungicide release kinetics dependent on ROS. In vitro inhibition experiments confirmed the fungicidal effect of MSN-PHS-AZOX on Botrytis cinerea, relying on external ROS. In vivo leaf experiments showcased the superior persistence of MSN-PHS-AZOX in compared to AZOX SC. Furthermore, MSN-PHS-AZOX exhibits favorable biosafety and lower toxicity to aquatic zebrafish compared to AZOX SC, with no adverse impact on cucumber leaf growth. These findings suggest the potential application of this ROS-responsive nano fungicide in managing plant disease in agricultural fields.
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- Tuqiang Gao
- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, 100193, China.
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Burkhardt J, Zinsmeister D, Roth-Nebelsick A, Hüging H, Pariyar S. Ambient aerosols increase stomatal transpiration and conductance of hydroponic sunflowers by extending the hydraulic system to the leaf surface. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1275358. [PMID: 38098798 PMCID: PMC10720890 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1275358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Introduction Many atmospheric aerosols are hygroscopic and play an important role in cloud formation. Similarly, aerosols become sites of micro-condensation when they deposit to the upper and lower surfaces of leaves. Deposited salts, in particular can trigger condensation at humidities considerably below atmospheric saturation, according to their hygroscopicity and the relative humidity within the leaf boundary layer. Salt induced water potential gradients and the resulting dynamics of concentrated salt solutions can be expected to affect plant water relations. Methods Hydroponic sunflowers were grown in filtered (FA) and unfiltered, ambient air (AA). Sap flow was measured for 18 days and several indicators of incipient drought stress were studied. Results At 2% difference in mean vapor pressure deficit (D), AA sunflowers had 49% higher mean transpiration rates, lower osmotic potential, higher proline concentrations, and different tracer transport patterns in the leaf compared to FA sunflowers. Aerosols increased plant conductance particularly at low D. Discussion The proposed mechanism is that thin aqueous films of salt solutions from deliquescent deposited aerosols enter into stomata and cause an extension of the hydraulic system. This hydraulic connection leads - parallel to stomatal water vapor transpiration - to wick-like stomatal loss of liquid water and to a higher impact of D on plant water loss. Due to ample water supply by hydroponic cultivation, AA plants thrived as well as FA plants, but under more challenging conditions, aerosol deposits may make plants more susceptible to drought stress.
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- Juergen Burkhardt
- Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation, Plant Nutrition Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation, Plant Nutrition Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department Palaeontology, State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation, Crop Science Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Institute of Crop Science and Resource Conservation, Plant Nutrition Group, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Okeke ES, Nweze EJ, Ezike TC, Nwuche CO, Ezeorba TPC, Nwankwo CEI. Silicon-based nanoparticles for mitigating the effect of potentially toxic elements and plant stress in agroecosystems: A sustainable pathway towards food security. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 898:165446. [PMID: 37459984 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Due to their size, flexibility, biocompatibility, large surface area, and variable functionality nanoparticles have enormous industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical and biotechnological applications. This has led to their widespread use in various fields. The advancement of knowledge in this field of research has altered our way of life from medicine to agriculture. One of the rungs of this revolution, which has somewhat reduced the harmful consequences, is nanotechnology. A helpful ingredient for plants, silicon (Si), is well-known for its preventive properties under adverse environmental conditions. Several studies have shown how biogenic silica helps plants recover from biotic and abiotic stressors. The majority of research have demonstrated the benefits of silicon-based nanoparticles (Si-NPs) for plant growth and development, particularly under stressful environments. In order to minimize the release of brine, heavy metals, and radioactive chemicals into water, remove metals, non-metals, and radioactive components, and purify water, silica has also been used in environmental remediation. Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) have become a huge threat to food security through their negative impact on agroecosystem. Si-NPs have the potentials to remove PTEs from agroecosystem and promote food security via the promotion of plant growth and development. In this review, we have outlined the various sources and ecotoxicological consequences of PTEs in agroecosystems. The potentials of Si-NPs in mitigating PTEs were extensively discussed and other applications of Si-NPs in agriculture to foster food security were also highlighted.
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- Emmanuel Sunday Okeke
- Institute of Environmental Health and Ecological Security, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China; Natural Science Unit, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State 410001, Nigeria; Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State 410001, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State 410001, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State 410001, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Science University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State 410001, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Science University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State 410001, Nigeria; Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Enugu State, Nigeria; Department of Environmental Health and Risk Management, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT Edgbaston, United Kingdom.
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- Natural Science Unit, School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State 410001, Nigeria; Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Science University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State 410001, Nigeria; Food and Biological Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China.
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Ahmed T, Noman M, Gardea-Torresdey JL, White JC, Li B. Dynamic interplay between nano-enabled agrochemicals and the plant-associated microbiome. TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 28:1310-1325. [PMID: 37453924 DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2023.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 05/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The plant-associated microbiome is known to be a critical component for crop growth, nutrient acquisition, resistance to pathogens, and abiotic stress tolerance. Conventional approaches have been attempted to manipulate the plant-soil microbiome to improve plant performance; however, several issues have arisen, such as collateral negative impacts on microbiota composition. The lack of reliability and robustness of conventional techniques warrants efforts to develop novel alternative strategies. Nano-enabled approaches have emerged as promising platforms for enhancing agricultural sustainability and global food security. Specifically, the use of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) as nanoscale agrochemicals has great potential to modulate the plant-associated microbiome. We review the dynamic interplay between nano-agrochemicals and the plant-associated microbiome for the safe development and use of nano-enabled microbiome engineering.
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- Temoor Ahmed
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China; Xianghu Laboratory, Hangzhou 311231, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Environmental Science and Engineering PhD Program, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06504, USA.
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
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Goyal V, Rani D, Ritika, Mehrotra S, Deng C, Wang Y. Unlocking the Potential of Nano-Enabled Precision Agriculture for Efficient and Sustainable Farming. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3744. [PMID: 37960100 PMCID: PMC10649170 DOI: 10.3390/plants12213744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Nanotechnology has attracted remarkable attention due to its unique features and potential uses in multiple domains. Nanotechnology is a novel strategy to boost production from agriculture along with superior efficiency, ecological security, biological safety, and monetary security. Modern farming processes increasingly rely on environmentally sustainable techniques, providing substitutes for conventional fertilizers and pesticides. The drawbacks inherent in traditional agriculture can be addressed with the implementation of nanotechnology. Nanotechnology can uplift the global economy, so it becomes essential to explore the application of nanoparticles in agriculture. In-depth descriptions of the microbial synthesis of nanoparticles, the site and mode of action of nanoparticles in living cells and plants, the synthesis of nano-fertilizers and their effects on nutrient enhancement, the alleviation of abiotic stresses and plant diseases, and the interplay of nanoparticles with the metabolic processes of both plants and microbes are featured in this review. The antimicrobial activity, ROS-induced toxicity to cells, genetic damage, and growth promotion of plants are among the most often described mechanisms of operation of nanoparticles. The size, shape, and dosage of nanoparticles determine their ability to respond. Nevertheless, the mode of action of nano-enabled agri-chemicals has not been fully elucidated. The information provided in our review paper serves as an essential viewpoint when assessing the constraints and potential applications of employing nanomaterials in place of traditional fertilizers.
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- Vinod Goyal
- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, Haryana, India
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- Department of Microbiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, Haryana, India
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- Department of Microbiology, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 125004, Haryana, India
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- Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar 125001, Haryana, India
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, USA; (C.D.); (Y.W.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, CT 06511, USA; (C.D.); (Y.W.)
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Xing K, Li H, Kong D, Chen C. Editorial: Plant responses to environmental stresses based on physiological and functional ecology. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2023; 14:1290405. [PMID: 37885662 PMCID: PMC10599134 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1290405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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- Kaixiong Xing
- School of Life Science, Hainan Normal University, Haikou, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS), Beijing, China
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- College of Forestry, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China
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- PostDoc Position of Laval University, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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Ahmed T, Masood HA, Noman M, Al-Huqail AA, Alghanem SM, Khan MM, Muhammad S, Manzoor N, Rizwan M, Qi X, Abeed AHA, Li B. Biogenic silicon nanoparticles mitigate cadmium (Cd) toxicity in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) by modulating the cellular oxidative stress metabolism and reducing Cd translocation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 459:132070. [PMID: 37478591 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/23/2023]
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Nano-enabled strategies have emerged as promising alternatives to resolve heavy metals (HMs) related harms in an eco-friendly manner. Here, we explored the potential of biogenic silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) in alleviating cadmium (Cd) stress in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) plants by modulating cellular oxidative repair mechanisms. Biogenic SiNPs of spherical shapes with size ranging between 14 nm and 35 nm were synthesized using rice straw extract and characterized through advanced characterization techniques. A greenhouse experiment results showed that SiNPs treatment at 250 mg kg-1 significantly improved growth parameters, including fresh weight (33.3 %) and dry weight (32.6 %) of rapeseed plants than Cd-treated control group. Photosynthesis and leaf gas exchange parameters were also positively influenced by SiNPs treatment, indicating enhanced photosynthetic efficiency. Additionally, SiNPs treatment at 250 mg kg-1 increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (19.1 %), peroxidase (33.4 %), catalase (14.4 %), and ascorbate peroxidase (33.8 %), which may play a crucial role in ROS scavenging and reduction in Cd-induced oxidative stress. TEM analysis revealed that SiNPs treatment effectively mitigated Cd-induced damage to leaf ultrastructure, while qPCR analysis showed that SiNPs treatment changed the expressions of the antioxidant defense and stress related genes. Moreover, SiNPs treatment significantly influenced the Cd accumulation and Si contents in plants. Overall, our findings revealed that biogenic SiNPs have great potential to serve as a sustainable, eco-friendly, and non-toxic alternative for the remediation of Cd toxicity in rapeseed plants.
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- Temoor Ahmed
- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, 310058, Hangzhou, China.; Xianghu Laboratory, Hangzhou 311231, China
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, 310058, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O.Box 84428, Riyadh 11671, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Qassim University, Burydah 52571, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, 38000 Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Soil and Water Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Department of Environmental Sciences, Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan
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- Department of Botany and Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt
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- State Key Laboratory of Rice Biology and Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, Institute of Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, 310058, Hangzhou, China..
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Rivero-Montejo SDJ, Rivera-Bustamante RF, Saavedra-Trejo DL, Vargas-Hernandez M, Palos-Barba V, Macias-Bobadilla I, Guevara-Gonzalez RG, Rivera-Muñoz EM, Torres-Pacheco I. Inhibition of pepper huasteco yellow veins virus by foliar application of ZnO nanoparticles in Capsicum annuum L. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 203:108074. [PMID: 37832367 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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The Pepper huasteco yellow vein virus (PHYVV) is an endemic geminivirus in Mexico causing partial or total losses in the pepper crop since the damage caused by the virus has not been fully controlled. In this work, we evaluated the effect of ZnO NPs (0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 mM) as a preventive (72 h before) and curative (72 h after) treatment of PHYVV infection in two jalapeño pepper varieties. In this study, we observed a decrease in symptoms, and it could be caused by an induction of the defense system in pepper plants and a direct action on PHYVV by foliar application of ZnO NPs. Our findings suggest that ZnO NP application significantly decreased the viral titer for both varieties at 200 mM by 15.11-fold. However, this effect was different depending on the timing of application and the variety of pepper. The greatest decrease in the viral titer in the preventive treatment in both varieties was at the concentration of 200 mM (1781.17 and 274.5 times, respectively). For curative treatment in cv. Don Pancho at the concentration of 200 mM (333.33 times) and cv. Don Benito at 100 mM (43.10 folds). compared to control. Furthermore, virus mobility was generally restricted for both varieties at 100 mM (15.13-fold) compared to the control. The results possibly delineated that ZnO NPs increased plant resistance possibly by increasing POD (2.08 and 0.25 times) and SOD (0.998 and 1.38) in cv. Don Pancho and cv. Don Benito, respectively. On the other hand, in cv. Don Pancho and cv. Don Benito presented a decrease in CAT (0.61 and 0.058) and PAL (0.78 and 0.77), respectively. Taken together, we provide the first evidence to demonstrate the effect of ZnO NPs on viral symptoms depending on the plan-virus-ZnO NP interaction.
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- Samantha de Jesús Rivero-Montejo
- Center of Applied Research in Biosystems (CARB-CIAB), Faculty of Engineering, Campus Amazcala, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Carretera a Chichimequillas, km 1 S/N, C.P., El Marques, Queretaro, 76265, Mexico.
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- Plant virology laboratory, Center for Research and Advanced Studies, Irapuato unit. Libramiento Norte Carretera Irapuato León Kilometer 9.6, Carr Panamericana Irapuato León, 36821, Irapuato, Gto, Mexico.
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- Plant virology laboratory, Center for Research and Advanced Studies, Irapuato unit. Libramiento Norte Carretera Irapuato León Kilometer 9.6, Carr Panamericana Irapuato León, 36821, Irapuato, Gto, Mexico.
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- Faculty of Engineering, Campus Amealco, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Carretera Amealco Temazcaltzingo, km 1, Centro, C.P., Amealco de Bonfil, Queretaro, 76850, Mexico.
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Center of Applied Physics and Advanced Technology, National Autonomous University of Mexico, A.P. 1-1010, Querétaro, 76010, Queretaro, Mexico.
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- Faculty of Engineering, Campus Conca, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Valle Agrícola S/N, Arroyo Seco, 76410, Queretaro, Mexico.
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- Center of Applied Research in Biosystems (CARB-CIAB), Faculty of Engineering, Campus Amazcala, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Carretera a Chichimequillas, km 1 S/N, C.P., El Marques, Queretaro, 76265, Mexico.
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Center of Applied Physics and Advanced Technology, National Autonomous University of Mexico, A.P. 1-1010, Querétaro, 76010, Queretaro, Mexico.
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- Center of Applied Research in Biosystems (CARB-CIAB), Faculty of Engineering, Campus Amazcala, Autonomous University of Queretaro, Carretera a Chichimequillas, km 1 S/N, C.P., El Marques, Queretaro, 76265, Mexico.
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Pan W, Zhang HJ, Zhang YF, Wang M, Tsui MTK, Yang L, Miao AJ. Silica nanoparticle accumulation in plants: current state and future perspectives. NANOSCALE 2023; 15:15079-15091. [PMID: 37697950 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr02221h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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With their excellent biocompatibility, adjustable size, and high specific surface area, silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) offer an alternative to traditional bulk fertilizers as a means to promote sustainable agriculture. SiO2 NPs have been shown to promote the growth of plants and to reduce the negative effects of biotic and abiotic stresses, but their bioaccumulation is a crucial factor that has been overlooked in studies of their biological effects. In this review, the techniques to quantify and visualize SiO2 NPs in plants were examined first. We then provide a summary of the current state of knowledge on the accumulation, translocation, and transformation of SiO2 NPs in plants and of the factors (e.g., the physicochemical properties of SiO2 NPs, plant species, application mode, and environmental conditions) that influence SiO2 NP bioaccumulation. The challenges in analyzing NP-plant interactions are considered as well. We conclude by identifying areas for further research that will advance our understanding of NP-plant interactions and thus contribute to more sustainable, eco-friendly, nano-enabled approaches to improving crop nutrient supplies. The information presented herein is important to improve the delivery efficiency of SiO2 NPs for precision and sustainable agriculture and to assess the safety of SiO2 NPs during their application in agriculture.
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- Wei Pan
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210023, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210023, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210023, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210023, PR China.
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- School of Life Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences Programme, State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210023, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, School of the Environment, Nanjing University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 210023, PR China.
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Gutsch A, Berni R, Hausman JF, Sutera FM, Dehsorkhi A, Torabi-Pour N, Saffie-Siebert S, Guerriero G. A Study on the Use of the Phyto-Courier Technology in Tobacco Leaves Infected by Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14153. [PMID: 37762454 PMCID: PMC10531687 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Climate change results in exceptional environmental conditions and drives the migration of pathogens to which local plants are not adapted. Biotic stress disrupts plants' metabolism, fitness, and performance, ultimately impacting their productivity. It is therefore necessary to develop strategies for improving plant resistance by promoting stress responsiveness and resilience in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way. The aim of this study was to investigate whether priming tobacco plants with a formulation containing silicon-stabilised hybrid lipid nanoparticles functionalised with quercetin (referred to as GS3 phyto-courier) can protect against biotic stress triggered by Agrobacterium tumefaciens leaf infiltration. Tobacco leaves were primed via infiltration or spraying with the GS3 phyto-courier, as well as with a buffer (B) and free quercetin (Q) solution serving as controls prior to the biotic stress. Leaves were then sampled four days after bacterial infiltration for gene expression analysis and microscopy. The investigated genes increased in expression after stress, both in leaves treated with the phyto-courier and control solutions. A trend towards lower values was observed in the presence of the GS3 phyto-courier for genes encoding chitinases and pathogenesis-related proteins. Agroinfiltrated leaves sprayed with GS3 confirmed the significant lower expression of the pathogenesis-related gene PR-1a and showed higher expression of peroxidase and serine threonine kinase. Microscopy revealed swelling of the chloroplasts in the parenchyma of stressed leaves treated with B; however, GS3 preserved the chloroplasts' mean area under stress. Furthermore, the UV spectrum of free Q solution and of quercetin freshly extracted from GS3 revealed a different spectral signature with higher values of maximum absorbance (Amax) of the flavonoid in the latter, suggesting that the silicon-stabilised hybrid lipid nanoparticles protect quercetin against oxidative degradation.
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- Annelie Gutsch
- Environmental Research and Innovation Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Rue Bommel, L-4940 Hautcharage, Luxembourg; (A.G.); (R.B.); (J.-F.H.)
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- Environmental Research and Innovation Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Rue Bommel, L-4940 Hautcharage, Luxembourg; (A.G.); (R.B.); (J.-F.H.)
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- Environmental Research and Innovation Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Rue Bommel, L-4940 Hautcharage, Luxembourg; (A.G.); (R.B.); (J.-F.H.)
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- SiSaf Ltd., Surrey Research Park, Guildford GU2 7RE, UK; (F.M.S.); (A.D.); (N.T.-P.)
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- SiSaf Ltd., Surrey Research Park, Guildford GU2 7RE, UK; (F.M.S.); (A.D.); (N.T.-P.)
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- SiSaf Ltd., Surrey Research Park, Guildford GU2 7RE, UK; (F.M.S.); (A.D.); (N.T.-P.)
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- Environmental Research and Innovation Department, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, 5, Rue Bommel, L-4940 Hautcharage, Luxembourg; (A.G.); (R.B.); (J.-F.H.)
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Ulhassan Z, Yang S, He D, Khan AR, Salam A, Azhar W, Muhammad S, Ali S, Hamid Y, Khan I, Sheteiwy MS, Zhou W. Seed priming with nano-silica effectively ameliorates chromium toxicity in Brassica napus. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 458:131906. [PMID: 37364434 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Plant yield is severely hampered by chromium (Cr) toxicity, affirming the urgent need to develop strategies to suppress its phyto-accumulation. Silicon dioxide nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) have emerged as a provider of sustainable crop production and resistance to abiotic stress. But, the mechanisms by which seed-primed SiO2 NPs palliate Cr-accumulation and its toxic impacts in Brassica napus L. tissues remains poorly understood. To address this gap, present study examined the protective efficacy of seed priming with SiO2 NPs (400 mg/L) in relieving the Cr (200 µM) phytotoxicity mainly in B. napus seedlings. Results delineated that SiO2 NPs significantly declined the accumulation of Cr (38.7/35.9%), MDA (25.9/29.1%), H2O2 (27.04/36.9%) and O2• (30.02/34.7%) contents in leaves/roots, enhanced the nutrients acquisition, leading to improved photosynthetic performance and better plant growth. SiO2 NPs boosted the plant immunity by upregulating the transcripts of antioxidant (SOD, CAT, APX, GR) or defense-related genes (PAL, CAD, PPO, PAO and MT-1), GSH (assists Cr-vacuolar sequestration), and modifying the subcellular distribution (enhances Cr-proportion in cell wall), thereby confer tolerance to ultrastructural damages under Cr stress. Our first evidence to establish the Cr-detoxification by seed-primed SiO2 NPs in B. napus, indicated the potential of SiO2 NPs as stress-reducing agent for crops grown in Cr-contaminated areas.
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- Zaid Ulhassan
- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China; Key Laboratory of Specialty Agri-products Quality and Hazard Controlling Technology of Zhejiang Province, College of Life Sciences, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310018, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Laboratory of Environmental Remediation and Ecosystem Health, College of Environmental and Resources Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Herbage Improvement and Grassland Agro-Ecosystems, College of Pastoral Agricultural Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730020, China
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- Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Institute of Crop Science, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Spectroscopy Sensing, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China.
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Hu S, Yan C, Fei Q, Zhang B, Wu W. MOF-based stimuli-responsive controlled release nanopesticide: mini review. Front Chem 2023; 11:1272725. [PMID: 37767340 PMCID: PMC10520976 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1272725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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By releasing an adequate amount of active ingredients when triggered by environmental and biological factors, the nanopesticides that respond to stimuli can enhance the efficacy of pesticides and contribute to the betterment of both the environment and food safety. The versatile nature and highly porous structure of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have recently garnered significant interest as drug carriers for various applications. In recent years, there has been significant progress in the development of metal-organic frameworks as nanocarriers for pesticide applications. This review focuses on the advancements, challenges, and potential future enhancements in the design of metal-organic frameworks as nanocarriers in the field of pesticides. We explore the various stimuli-responsive metal-organic frameworks carriers, particularly focusing on zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8), which have been successfully activated by external stimuli such as pH-responsive or multiple stimuli-responsive mechanisms. In conclusion, this paper presents the existing issues and future prospects of metal-organic frameworks-based nanopesticides with stimuli-responsive controlled release.
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- Shuhui Hu
- Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering Institute, Guiyang University, Guiyang, China
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- Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering Institute, Guiyang University, Guiyang, China
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- Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering Institute, Guiyang University, Guiyang, China
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- Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Green Energy Chemical Engineering, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering Institute, Guiyang University, Guiyang, China
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Cao X, Chen X, Liu Y, Wang C, Yue L, Elmer WH, White JC, Wang Z, Xing B. Lanthanum Silicate Nanomaterials Enhance Sheath Blight Resistance in Rice: Mechanisms of Action and Soil Health Evaluation. ACS NANO 2023; 17:15821-15835. [PMID: 37553292 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c03701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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In the current study, foliar spray with lanthanum (La) based nanomaterials (La10Si6O27 nanorods, La10Si6O27 nanoparticle, La(OH)3 nanorods, and La2O3 nanoparticle) suppressed the occurrence of sheath blight (Rhizoctonia solani) in rice. The beneficial effects were morphology-, composition-, and concentration-dependent. Foliar application of La10Si6O27 nanorods (100 mg/L) yielded the greatest disease suppression, significantly decreasing the disease severity by 62.4% compared with infected controls; this level of control was 2.7-fold greater than the commercially available pesticide (Thifluzamide). The order of efficacy was as follows: La10Si6O27 nanorods > La10Si6O27 nanoparticle > La(OH)3 nanorods > La2O3 nanoparticle. Mechanistically, (1) La10Si6O27 nanorods had greater bioavailability, slower dissolution, and simultaneous Si nutrient benefits; (2) transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses revealed that La10Si6O27 nanorods simultaneously strengthened rice systemic acquired resistance, physical barrier formation, and antioxidative systems. Additionally, La10Si6O27 nanorods improved rice yield by 35.4% and promoted the nutritional quality of the seeds as compared with the Thifluzamide treatment. A two-year La10Si6O27 nanorod exposure had no effect on soil health based on the evaluated chemical, physical, and biological soil properties. These findings demonstrate that La based nanomaterials can serve as an effective and sustainable strategy to safeguard crops and highlight the importance of nanomaterial composition and morphology in terms of optimizing benefit.
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- Xuesong Cao
- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States
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- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States
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- Institute of Environmental Processes and Pollution control, and School of Environment and Civil Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Energy and Carbon Reduction Technology, and Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Anaerobic Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
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- Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts 01003, United States
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Kang JA, Dutta S, Lee YH. Biocontrol of bacterial seedling rot of rice plants using combination of Cytobacillus firmus JBRS159 and silicon. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0290049. [PMID: 37578972 PMCID: PMC10424872 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023] Open
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Burkholderia glumae causes bacterial panicle blight (BPB) and bacterial seedling rot (BSR) which are difficult to control in rice plants. Seed disinfection using microbes and eco-friendly materials is an efficient alternative practice for managing BPB and BSR. In this study, we applied Cytobacillus firmus JBRS159 (JBRS159) in combination with silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanoparticle or potassium silicate (K2SiO3) solution to control BSR. JBRS159, SiO2 nanoparticle, and K2SiO3 independently suppressed the BSR disease and promoted growths of rice and Arabidopsis. Population of B. glumae in the treated rice seeds was suppressed by the application of JBRS159 via competitions for nutrients and niches. The mixture of JBRS159 and each Si compound (SiO2 nanoparticle or K2SiO3) was complementary for disease-suppressing and growth-promoting activities of individual treatment. The results of this study indicate that mixture of JBRS159 with each Si compound can be harnessed for disease control and growth promotion as efficient alternatives to chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. The efficacy of JBRS159 and Si compounds in the control of BSR and BPB in the field remains to be evaluated.
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- Jun An Kang
- Division of Biotechnology, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Biotechnology, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Biotechnology, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
- Advanced Institute of Environment and Bioscience, Plant Medical Research Center, and Institute of Bio-industry, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Republic of Korea
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Li M, Zhang P, Guo Z, Cao W, Gao L, Li Y, Tian CF, Chen Q, Shen Y, Ren F, Rui Y, White JC, Lynch I. Molybdenum Nanofertilizer Boosts Biological Nitrogen Fixation and Yield of Soybean through Delaying Nodule Senescence and Nutrition Enhancement. ACS NANO 2023; 17:14761-14774. [PMID: 37498282 PMCID: PMC10416561 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c02783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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Soybean (Glycine max) is a crop of global significance and has low reliance on N fertilizers due to its biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) capacity, which harvests ambient N2 as a critical ecosystem service. BNF can be severely compromised by abiotic stresses. Enhancing BNF is increasingly important not only to alleviate global food insecurity but also to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture by decreasing chemical fertilizer inputs. However, this has proven challenging using current genetic modification or bacterial nodulation methods. Here, we demonstrate that a single application of a low dose (10 mg/kg) of molybdenum disulfide nanoparticles (MoS2 NPs) can enhance soybean BNF and grain yield by 30%, compared with conventional molybdate fertilizer. Unlike molybdate, MoS2 NPs can more sustainably release Mo, which then is effectively incorporated as a cofactor for the synthesis of nitrogenase and molybdenum-based enzymes that subsequently enhance BNF. Sulfur is also released sustainably and incorporated into biomolecule synthesis, particularly in thiol-containing antioxidants. The superior antioxidant enzyme activity of MoS2 NPs, together with the thiol compounds, protect the nodules from reactive oxygen species (ROS) damage, delay nodule aging, and maintain the BNF function for a longer term. The multifunctional nature of MoS2 NPs makes them a highly effective strategy to enhance plant tolerance to abiotic stresses. Given that the physicochemical properties of nanomaterials can be readily modulated, material performance (e.g., ROS capturing capacity) can be further enhanced by several synthesis strategies. This study thus demonstrates that nanotechnology can be an efficient and sustainable approach to enhancing BNF and crop yield under abiotic stress and combating global food insecurity.
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- Mingshu Li
- College
of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
- Department
of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
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- Department
of Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
- School
of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, United Kingdom
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- School
of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, United Kingdom
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- Institute
of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning, Chinese Academy of
Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China
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- State
Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Disease and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of
Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- College
of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- State
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Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College
of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- National
Key Laboratory of Human Factors Engineering, China Astronaut Research and Training Center, Beijing, 100094, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Precision Nutrition and Food Quality, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- College
of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- The
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven, Connecticut 06504, United States
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- School
of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, United Kingdom
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Pramanik B, Sar P, Bharti R, Gupta RK, Purkayastha S, Sinha S, Chattaraj S, Mitra D. Multifactorial role of nanoparticles in alleviating environmental stresses for sustainable crop production and protection. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY : PPB 2023; 201:107831. [PMID: 37418817 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 04/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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In the era of dire environmental fluctuations, plants undergo several stressors during their life span, which severely impact their development and overall growth in negative aspects. Abiotic stress factors, especially moisture stress i.e shortage (drought) or excess (flooding), salinity, temperature divergence (i.e. heat and cold stress), heavy metal toxicity, etc. create osmotic and ionic imbalance inside the plant cells, which ultimately lead to devastating crop yield, sometimes crop failure. Apart from the array of abiotic stresses, various biotic stress caused by pathogens, insects, and nematodes also affect production. Therefore, to combat these major challenges in order to increase production, several novel strategies have been adapted, among which the use of nanoparticles (NPs) i.e. nanotechnology is becoming an emerging tool in various facets of the current agriculture system, nowadays. This present review will elaborately depict the deployment and mechanisms of different NPs to withstand these biotic and abiotic stresses, along with a brief overview and indication of the future research works to be oriented based on the steps provided for future research in advance NPs application through the sustainable way.
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- Biswajit Pramanik
- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture), Visva-Bharati, 731236, Sriniketan, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture), Visva-Bharati, 731236, Sriniketan, West Bengal, India.
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- Department of Agronomy, Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture), Visva-Bharati, 731236, Sriniketan, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Agronomy, Palli Siksha Bhavana (Institute of Agriculture), Visva-Bharati, 731236, Sriniketan, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding and Seed Science and Technology, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralekhamundi, 761211, Odisha, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, 248 002, Uttarakhand, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Raiganj University, Raiganj, 733134, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Raiganj University, Raiganj, 733134, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, India.
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Fan G, Xiao Q, Li Q, Xia Y, Feng H, Ma X, Cai L, Sun X. Antimicrobial mechanisms of ZnO nanoparticles to phytopathogen Pseudomonas syringae: Damage of cell envelope, suppression of metabolism, biofilm and motility, and stimulation of stomatal immunity on host plant. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 194:105455. [PMID: 37532364 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Nanoparticles have recently been employed as a new strategy to act as bactericides in agricultural applications. However, the effects and mechanisms of foliar deposition of nanoparticles on bacterial pathogens, plant physiology and particularly plant immunity have not been sufficiently understood. Here, we investigated the effects and mechanisms of ZnO NPs in controlling of tobacco wildfire caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. tabaci, through the comprehensive analysis of biological changes of both bacteria and plants. The global gene expression changes of Pseudomonas syringae pv. tabaci supported that the functions of "protein secretion", "membrane part", "signal transducer activity", "locomotion", "chemotaxis" and "taxis" in bacteria, as well as the metabolic pathways of "bacterial chemotaxis", "two-component system", "biofilm formation", "ABC transporters" and "valine, leucine and isoleucine degradation" were significantly down-regulated by ZnO NPs. Correspondingly, we reconfirmed that the cell envelope structure, biofilm and motility of Pseudomonas syringae pv. tabaci were directly disrupted or suppressed by ZnO NPs. Different from completely killing Pseudomonas syringae pv. tabaci, ZnO NPs (0.5 mg/mL) potentially improved plant growth and immunity through enzymatic activity and global molecular response analysis. Furthermore, the changes of gene expression in ABA signaling pathway, ABA concentration and stomatal aperture all supported that ZnO NPs can specifically stimulate stomatal immunity, which is important to defend bacterial infection. Taken together, we proposed that both the inhibition or damage of motility, biofilm, metabolisms, virulence and cell envelope on P. syringae pv. tabaci, and the activation of the stomatal immunity formed two-layered antibacterial mechanisms of ZnO NPs on phytopathogenic bacteria.
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- Guangjin Fan
- College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Scientific Utilization of Tobacco Resources, Chongqing 400060, China
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- Henan Tobacco Company Nanyang City Co., Ltd, Nanyang 473000, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Tobacco Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Tobacco Science, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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- College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Saw G, Nagdev P, Jeer M, Murali-Baskaran RK. Silica nanoparticles mediated insect pest management. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2023; 194:105524. [PMID: 37532341 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/04/2023]
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Silicon is known for mitigating the biotic and abiotic stresses of crop plants. Many studies have proved beneficial effects of bulk silicon against biotic stresses in general and insect pests in particular. However, the beneficial effects of silica nanoparticles in crop plants against insect pests were barely studied and reported. By virtue of its physical and chemical nature, silica nanoparticles offer various advantages over bulk silicon sources for its applications in the field of insect pest management. Silica nanoparticles can act as insecticide for killing target insect pest or it can act as a carrier of insecticide molecule for its sustained release. Silica nanoparticles can improve plant resistance to insect pests and also aid in attracting natural enemies via enhanced volatile compounds emission. Silica nanoparticles are safe to use and eco-friendly in nature in comparison to synthetic pesticides. This review provides insights into the applications of silica nanoparticles in insect pest management along with discussion on its synthesis, side effects and future course of action.
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- Gouranga Saw
- ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, Raipur 493225, Chhattisgarh, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, Raipur 493225, Chhattisgarh, India
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- ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, Raipur 493225, Chhattisgarh, India.
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- ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, Raipur 493225, Chhattisgarh, India
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Wang Z, Ren Y, Wu F, Qu G, Chen X, Yang Y, Wang J, Lu P. Advances in the research of carbon-, silicon-, and polymer-based superhydrophobic nanomaterials: Synthesis and potential application. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 318:102932. [PMID: 37311274 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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With the rapid development of science and technology, superhydrophobic nanomaterials have become one of the hot topics from various subjects. Due to their distinct properties, such as superhydrophobicity, anti-icing and corrosion resistance, superhydrophobic nanomaterials are widely used in industry, agriculture, defense, medicine and other fields. Hence, the development of superhydrophobic materials with superior performance, economical, practical features, and environment-friendly properties are extremely important for industrial development and environmental protection. Aimed to provide a scientific and theoretical basis for the subsequent study on the preparation of composite superhydrophobic nanomaterials, this paper reviewed the latest progress in the research of superhydrophobic surface wettability and the theory of superhydrophobicity, summarized and analyzed the latest development of carbon-based, silicon-based and polymer-based superhydrophobic nanomaterials in terms of their synthesis, modification, properties and structure sizes (diameters), discussed the problems and unique application prospects of carbon-based, silicon-based and polymer-based superhydrophobic nanomaterials.
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- Zuoliang Wang
- Faculty of environmental science and engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; National Regional Engineering Research Center-NCW, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of environmental science and engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; National Regional Engineering Research Center-NCW, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of environmental science and engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; National Regional Engineering Research Center-NCW, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of environmental science and engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; National Regional Engineering Research Center-NCW, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China.
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- Faculty of environmental science and engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; National Regional Engineering Research Center-NCW, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of environmental science and engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; National Regional Engineering Research Center-NCW, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of environmental science and engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; National Regional Engineering Research Center-NCW, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of environmental science and engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; National Regional Engineering Research Center-NCW, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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Mahawar L, Ramasamy KP, Suhel M, Prasad SM, Živčák M, Brestic M, Rastogi A, Skalicky M. Silicon nanoparticles: Comprehensive review on biogenic synthesis and applications in agriculture. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023:116292. [PMID: 37276972 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Recent advancements in nanotechnology have opened new advances in agriculture. Among other nanoparticles, silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs), due to their unique physiological characteristics and structural properties, offer a significant advantage as nanofertilizers, nanopesticides, nanozeolite and targeted delivery systems in agriculture. Silicon nanoparticles are well known to improve plant growth under normal and stressful environments. Nanosilicon has been reported to enhance plant stress tolerance against various environmental stress and is considered a non-toxic and proficient alternative to control plant diseases. However, a few studies depicted the phytotoxic effects of SiNPs on specific plants. Therefore, there is a need for comprehensive research, mainly on the interaction mechanism between NPs and host plants to unravel the hidden facts about silicon nanoparticles in agriculture. The present review illustrates the potential role of silicon nanoparticles in improving plant resistance to combat different environmental (abiotic and biotic) stresses and the underlying mechanisms involved. Furthermore, our review focuses on providing the overview of various methods exploited in the biogenic synthesis of silicon nanoparticles. However, certain limitations exist in synthesizing the well-characterized SiNPs on a laboratory scale. To bridge this gap, in the last section of the review, we discussed the possible use of the machine learning approach in future as an effective, less labour-intensive and time-consuming method for silicon nanoparticle synthesis. The existing research gaps from our perspective and future research directions for utilizing SiNPs in sustainable agriculture development have also been highlighted.
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- Lovely Mahawar
- Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak University of Agriculture, Nitra, Slovakia.
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- Ranjan Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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- Ranjan Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak University of Agriculture, Nitra, Slovakia
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- Department of Plant Physiology, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak University of Agriculture, Nitra, Slovakia.
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- Laboratory of Bioclimatology, Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Life Sciences, Piątkowska 94, 60-649, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Botany and Plant Physiology, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Czech Republic
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Naidu S, Pandey J, Mishra LC, Chakraborty A, Roy A, Singh IK, Singh A. Silicon nanoparticles: Synthesis, uptake and their role in mitigation of biotic stress. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2023; 255:114783. [PMID: 36963184 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2023.114783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In the current scenario of global warming and climate change, plants face many biotic stresses, which restrain growth, development and productivity. Nanotechnology is gaining precedence over other means to deal with biotic and abiotic constraints for sustainable agriculture. One of nature's most beneficial metalloids, silicon (Si) shows ameliorative effect against environmental challenges. Silicon/Silica nanoparticles (Si/SiO2NPs) have gained special attention due to their significant chemical and optoelectronic capabilities. Its mesoporous nature, easy availability and least biological toxicity has made it very attractive to researchers. Si/SiO2NPs can be synthesised by chemical, physical and biological methods and supplied to plants by foliar, soil, or seed priming. Upon uptake and translocation, Si/SiO2NPs reach their destined cells and cause optimum growth, development and tolerance against environmental stresses as well as pest attack and pathogen infection. Using Si/SiO2NPs as a supplement can be an eco-friendly and cost-effective option for sustainable agriculture as they facilitate the delivery of nutrients, assist plants to mitigate biotic stress and enhances plant resistance. This review aims to present an overview of the methods of formulation of Si/SiO2NPs, their application, uptake, translocation and emphasize the role of Si/SiO2NPs in boosting growth and development of plants as well as their conventional advantage as fertilizers with special consideration on their mitigating effects towards biotic stress.
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- Shrishti Naidu
- Department of Botany, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India
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- Department of Botany, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India
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- Department of Zoology, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India
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- Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Kamýcká 129, Suchdol, 165 21 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague, Kamýcká 129, Suchdol, 165 21 Prague 6, Czech Republic.
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- Molecular Biology Research Lab, Department of Zoology, Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi, Kalkaji, New Delhi 110019, India.
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- Department of Botany, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, India; Delhi School of Climate Change and Sustainability, Institution of Eminence, Maharishi Karnad Bhawan, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.
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Wang X, Xie H, Wang P, Yin H. Nanoparticles in Plants: Uptake, Transport and Physiological Activity in Leaf and Root. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:3097. [PMID: 37109933 PMCID: PMC10146108 DOI: 10.3390/ma16083097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Due to their unique characteristics, nanoparticles are increasingly used in agricultural production through foliage spraying and soil application. The use of nanoparticles can improve the efficiency of agricultural chemicals and reduce the pollution caused by the use of agricultural chemicals. However, introducing nanoparticles into agricultural production may pose risks to the environment, food and even human health. Therefore, it is crucial to pay attention to the absorption migration, and transformation in crops, and to the interaction with higher plants and plant toxicity of nanoparticles in agriculture. Research shows that nanoparticles can be absorbed by plants and have an impact on plant physiological activities, but the absorption and transport mechanism of nanoparticles is still unclear. This paper summarizes the research progress of the absorption and transportation of nanoparticles in plants, especially the effect of size, surface charge and chemical composition of nanoparticle on the absorption and transportation in leaf and root through different ways. This paper also reviews the impact of nanoparticles on plant physiological activity. The content of the paper is helpful to guide the rational application of nanoparticles in agricultural production and ensure the sustainability of nanoparticles in agricultural production.
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- Xueran Wang
- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (X.W.); (P.W.)
- Dalian Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Agricultural Preparations, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Green Agriculture, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbohydrates, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- Dalian Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Agricultural Preparations, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Green Agriculture, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbohydrates, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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- College of Transportation Engineering, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China; (X.W.); (P.W.)
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- Dalian Engineering Research Center for Carbohydrate Agricultural Preparations, Dalian Technology Innovation Center for Green Agriculture, Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Carbohydrates, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian 116023, China
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